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Presbyterian Pub Names New President and Publisher
The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation’s board of directors named David Dobson to succeed Mark Lewis as the new president and publisher, effective July 1.
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Scholar Suggests a New Form of Religion in ‘American Cosmic’
Religious studies professor D. W. Pasulka is guided into the UFO community and explores the connections between the media, religion, and a growing belief system around them in her new book.
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Viral Trailer Launches ‘When I Pray for You’ into Bestsellerdom
The trailer for a new children’s book by Matthew Paul Turner featuring singer Amy Grant attracted more than one million viewers in less than a month, landing the title at #5 on our bestsellers list in its first week.
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Author Barbara Brown Taylor Introduces ‘Holy Envy’
After 20 years of teaching Religion 101, Episcopal priest and acclaimed author Barbara Brown Taylor is reflecting on the lessons she learned from other religions, and why it’s important to do so, in her latest book.
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Post Hill Press Buys Fidelis Books Imprint
The Nashville-based publisher acquired B&H’s Fidelis Books imprint and appointed Gary Terashita as its associate publisher.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: March 2019
A call to action from Benedictine nun Joan Chittister, the story of an interracial friendship, and two books geared toward LGBTQ Christians and their families are hitting shelves this March.
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Matriarchs on Par with Patriarchs: PW Talks to Debbie Blue
In ‘Consider the Women,’ Debbie Blue is challenging traditional male interpretations of the biblical stories of Hagar, the mother of Islam, Esther, the heroine of Judaism, and Mary, the mother of Jesus.
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Religion Book Deals: February 27, 2019
Zondervan takes a unique story of friendship amid the tragedy of the Oklahoma City bombing; Worthy Kids nabs a picture book about Christmas excitement, and more.
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Millennials, Modernization, and the Mormon Church: PW Talks to Jana Riess
Religion columnist Riess explores how changing behaviors and a ‘crisis of belief’ among millennials is impacting the LDS Church in her new book, ‘The Next Mormons.’
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Top 10 Religion and Spirituality Books for Spring 2019
This season, many books from religion and spirituality publishers deal with trauma—particularly relating to gun violence, as the nation continues to grapple with issues surrounding gun control. Also on the list are titles that exhibit reality TV’s ever-increasing influence on religious publishing.
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Barbour Launches Christian Fiction Series Based on True Crimes
The Christian publisher’s six-book series, True Colors, features fictional characters in stories that are based on real murders and other crimes in American history.
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Religion and Spirituality Book Deals: February 13, 2019
Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof, known as the Ice Man, brings a book on his methods to Sounds True; WaterBrook buys a stand-up comedian’s debut; and more.
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January Religion Bestsellers: Rachel Hollis Stays #1; ‘With This Pledge’ Tops Fiction
Hollis’s tough-talking self-help book ‘Girl, Wash Your Face’ remains #1 in Religion Nonfiction; Tamera Alexander’s ‘With This Pledge’ is tops in Religion Fiction.
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Eyes Open to the World: PW Talks to Nicholas Wolterstorff
Through a series of vignettes, prolific author and philosopher of religion Nicholas Wolterstorff highlights the communities, philosophies, and faith that shaped his life and writing.
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FaithWords Consolidates, Moves to Worthy's Offices
After acquiring Worthy Publishing last year, the Hachette Book Group's Nashville publishing division has moved to Worthy's offices in Franklin, Tenn. and centralized its FaithWords editorial operations there.
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Abingdon Nabs Two Gift Books by Jen Hatmaker
The bestselling author of ‘Of Mess and Moxie’ and ‘For the Love’ is bringing two gift books to Abingdon as part of the publisher's efforts to establish a gift book line.
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Books to Mend a Divided America
The overarching topic of division in American religion and culture has spawned some of the most notable titles in the religion category for 2019.
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Thomas Nelson Faces $15M in Fraud, Breach of Contract Lawsuit
A jury found Thomas Nelson and its parent company HarperCollins Christian Publishing liable for fraud and breach of contract, awarding $15 million in damages to a San Francisco Bay Area printing company.
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Christian Product Expo Attracts Former CBA Members
Around 150 retailers are expected to attend the winter Christian Product Expo (CPE) from January 27-29, according to its organizer, who estimates a total of 300 attendees.
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